Kendel Christensen

EDUCATION

Twitter: @Kendelc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendelc www.Kendelc.com

M.S.Ed.in Education from the University of Pennsylvania 3.92 GPA May 2013 B.S. in Sociology from Brigham Young University, Cum Laude. 3.89 GPA. Aug. 2010 With HonorsCompleted Honors thesis, 22 premium class credits, great works, and service requirements. Minors in Philosophy and Spanish (Fluent) Certified Computer Technician. Completed Internationally-recognized CompTIA A+ lifetime certification June 2004 Verifiable online (with code GC4FGKNLGKVEC6HY) High School Diploma. 4.0 GPA, #1 in class of ~700, Riverton, UT. 33 ACT Score (~1460 SAT). June 2004

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teach for America Corps Member, Alternative High School World Language Teacher (Spanish) August 2011-June 2013 Developed classroom processes and incentives that resulted in the most orderly and structured class in the school. Planned rigorous curriculum resulting in increased test score averages from 30% to 70% Research Assistant to Nicole Kay, fellow at the Heritage Foundation Sept. 2010-Jan. 2011 Collected, organized, and made presentational charts from government census data Research & Teaching Assistant to Dr. Lloyd D. Newell, BYU professor of religion Nov. 2008-Apr. 2010 Developed, administered, and analyzed a quantitative/qualitative research project on teacher attributes Principal researcher for several presentations, broadcasts, and one book o Created and organized a database of citations over 1000 pages long Research Assistant and Co-author to Dr. David L. Paulsen, professor of philosophy May 2009-Sept. 2009 Published three articles as co-author Computer Technician to BYU Physical Facilities June 2008-Nov. 2008 Lead student technician. Managed more than 50 computer stations across BYU campus Computer Analyst to BYU Operations Center June 2007-Nov. 2007 Official Representative for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Buenos Aires, Argentina Aug. 2004-Aug. 2006 Supervised other representatives in regionally-organized districts o Presented weekly teaching and leadership workshops Entrusted with official financial & organizational record-keeping and management duties Provided genealogy orientation, grounds keeping, childcare, and English language instruction Communicated results-driven message with hundreds of native Spanish-speakers Founder of KenDEL Computers June 2002-Aug. 2004 Repaired and built dozens of personal and business computers Technology Consultant to Choice Homes, LLC 2001-Present Research and apply technology-based solutions for company needs

ADDIT IONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Amateur Filmmaker. In UPenn degree, wrote, directed, and edited several short films and documentaries. 2012-2013 Scandinavia Genealogical Trip Visited Sweden and Denmark (Grandfathers homeland) Spring 2011 Study Abroad Student BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies Summer 2010 President. BYU Heroes of History Club. 2009-2010 Coordinated activities with several school departments, student organizations, and BYU administration Vice President of Technology, Chair of Activities, BYU Stand for the Family Club 2009-2010 Helped organize, advertise, and host the intercollegiate Stand for the Family conference with 700+ participants Public speaker. Teach For America Alumni Induction Speaker June 18, 2013 Stand for the Family 2010 and 2011 Symposium speaker Mar. 6, 2010; Oct. 29, 2011 Two-time speaker at the BYU Religion Student Symposium Feb. 27, 2009; Feb. 19, 2010 Utah State Prison Guest Speaker Sept. 10, 2006 High school graduation speaker (Valedictorian) June 3, 2004

Small-time Web Designer to several clubs, one company, and www.kendelc.com Experienced in social media. Active on all major networks, Klout.com score of ~60. Quote Collector Compiled, organized and published for personal use a database of quotations over 1,500 pages long.

AWARDS/RECOGNIT IONS
Academic: $1,500 ORCA research grant recipient, 4-year full tuition Heritage Scholarship, Sterling Scholar Semi-Finalist (Social Science), Riverton high school academic hero, scored #1 in national Test Out computer competition. Leadership: Eagle Scout, Duty to God award, National Young Leader Conference Attendee Other: $5,000 Golden Key International Honor Society 2011 Pillars of Excellence Award recipient for excellence in service, leadership, and academic achievement. $500 2nd place award in 2010 Ruth Institute essay competition.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Gov. Corbet Saturday in the Park Cleanup initiative participant Apr. 27, 2013 Homeless shelter food server volunteer Feb. 18, 2012 Hurricane Sandy Relief and Cleanup Volunteer Nov. 17, 2012 Fourth Grade mathematics and English co-teacher, Elenor C. Emlen Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA Summer 2011 -Highlighted by the school as an exceptionally energetic and hard-working teacher Volunteer for US DREAM Academy, tutoring children of incarcerated parents Winter 2011 Guest Teacher Taught a series of history lessons to Beehive Elementary School students Sept. 15, 2010 BYU New Student Orientation Y Group Leader Fall 2010 Activities Chairperson Facilitated young adult activities for ~150 single students Spring/Summer 2010 Fundraising Captain, Choose to Give Student giving campaign Winter 2009 In charge of recruitment, information distribution, and booth staffing Humanitarian Aid Volunteer, Collected basic supplies and made dolls for developing nations Oct. 17, 2008 BYU Child Mentor, BYU Access Program Summer 2008 Science Fair Judge Central Utah Elementary/Secondary School Science and Engineering Fair Mar. 24-26 2008 Retirement Home Volunteer Assisted and provided friendship to elderly Winter-Spring 2008 Executive Secretary to local church bishop (priest) Fall 2006-Spring 2008 Kids on the Move Special needs daycare volunteer Nov. 2, 2007 Youth Counselor, Especially for Youth, South Jordan, UT Summer 2007 Language Coach, Missionary Training Center, Provo, UT Fall 2006 Special Needs Camp Mentor Summer 2003 Attended to holistic needs of muscular dystrophy participant in a wheelchair for five days

PUBLICAT IONS AND WRIT ING

Attributes and Approaches of Effective Gospel Teachers, Religious Educator, Vol. 13, No. 2 (2012)
Redemption of the Dead: Continuing Revelation after Joseph Smith, The Journal of Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture, Vol. 20, No. 2 (2011) Redeeming the Dead: Tender Mercies, Turning of Hearts, and Restoration of Authority, The Journal of Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture, Vol. 20, No. 1 (2011) The Harrowing of Hell: Salvation for the Dead in Early Christianity, The Journal of Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2010)

Several essays and blog articles published with a myriad of organizations from teaching to advocacy Unigo.com published photojournalist

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ACTFL BSA GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PHI KAPPA PHI TOASTMASTERS SIGMA DELTA PI

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Interests: Standup, personal finance, organization systems and tips, religious theology, inspirational quotations, family issues, Spanish Language and Latin American culture, mobile and consumer technology, Palestinian-Israeli relations, interfaith dialog, history, philosophy, social psychology, reading, photography, travel planning, poetry, basketball, ultimate frisbee, sensory illusions, politics, 1930-1970s movies, chess, trivia.